Mauro Zarate has confirmed a move away from Watford back to where it all started in his career.

The 30-year-old arrived at Vicarage Road from Fiorentina last year on a two-and-a-half year deal, but suffered a cruciate ligament injury weeks after signing.

Zarate was ruled out of action for several months and joined Al-Nasr on loan at the start of October, on a deal for the rest of the season. Watford had the option to recall him this month.

Mauro Zarate of Watford goes between Pedro Obiang and Mark Noble of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Watford and West Ham United at Vicarage Road on February 25, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

However, Zarate seems to have definitely gone back to his homeland of Argentina, to the club which produced him, Velez Sarsfield.

Four days ago, he posted a video on Instagram saying he was leaving Al-Nasr - and Watford fans would have been expecting him to return to Vicarage Road.

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But then a day later he posted another video on Instagram of him in a car waving to adoring Velez Sarsfield fans, along with written text, which translates along the lines of: "They made me cry of happiness, thank you thank you, thank you, stamina Velez! I have not forgotten anymore. I am one of you, and I will leave life on the pitch. (For safety reasons police do not let me get off the car to jump and sing with you)."

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This morning, it looks like he is no longer a Watford player, as he posted another update on Instagram with him in the Velez Sarsfield kit, clapping to the fans in what looks like an unveiling. The caption is translated as "An unforgettable day". See below.